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FOOD & DRINK BEST BURGER
BEST DINNER W/PARENTS
WINNER: BLACK SHEEP
WINNER: BIG WHISKEY’S
RUNNER UP: BAIR’S SPORTS GRILL TRENDING: Fuddrucker’s
RUNNER UP: SPRINGFIELD BREWING COMPANY TRENDING: Civil Kitchen
BEST DATE-NIGHT DINNER
BEST WINGS
WINNER: BAMBINOS CAFE
WINNER: BUFFALO WILD WINGS
RUNNER UP: BLACK SHEEP TRENDING: Aviary Cafe
RUNNER UP: WING STOP TRENDING: Zaxby’s
BEST COFFEE HOUSE
BEST DELIVERY
WINNER: THE POTTER’S HOUSE
WINNER: DOMINO’S
RUNNER UP: MUDHOUSE TRENDING: Starbucks
RUNNER UP: PANERA BREAD TRENDING: Insomnia Cookies
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FOOD & DRINK BEST FAST FOOD
BEST MEXICAN FOOD
WINNER: TACO BELL
WINNER: EL MAGUEY
RUNNER UP: MCDONALD’S TRENDING: Qdoba
RUNNER UP: JOSE LOCOS TRENDING: Amigos & Tortilleria Perches (tie)
BEST SUSHI
BEST SANDWICH
WINNER: KAI
WINNER: JIMMY JOHN’S
RUNNER UP: NAKATO TRENDING: Hy-Vee
RUNNER UP: SUBWAY TRENDING: Pickleman’s
BEST ASIAN FOOD
BEST ITALIAN FOOD
WINNER: TRIPLE 8’S
WINNER: BAMBINOS CAFE
RUNNER UP: TERIYAKI HOUSE TRENDING: Yum Yum Bowl
RUNNER UP: OLIVE GARDEN TRENDING: The Hill Italian Restaurant
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FOOD &DRINK BEST SALAD WINNER: PANERA BREAD RUNNER UP: MCALISTER’S DELI TRENDING: Price Cutter Salad Bar
BEST PIZZA WINNER: PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA RUNNER UP: DOMINO’S TRENDING: Pappo’s Pizzeria
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FOOD & DRINK BEST FROZEN TREAT WINNER: ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD RUNNER UP: ORANGE LEAF TRENDING: Pineapple Whip
BEST VEGETARIAN FOOD WINNER: PANERA BREAD RUNNER UP: MAMA JEAN’S MARKET TRENDING: The Grotto
BEST BARGAIN MEAL WINNER: MCDONALD’S RUNNER UP: TACO BELL TRENDING: Ott’s Pasta
BEST DESSERT WINNER: INSOMNIA COOKIES RUNNER UP: URBAN CUP TRENDING: Hurts Donut
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FOOD & DRINK BEST BAR FOOD WINNER: BIG WHISKEY’S RUNNER UP: LOST SIGNAL BREWING TRENDING: Springfield Brewing Company
BEST HAPPY HOUR WINNER: PATTON ALLEY PUB RUNNER UP: BIG WHISKEY’S TRENDING: Ernie Biggs
BEST BEER SPECIALS WINNER: FINNEGAN’S WAKE RUNNER UP: DUBLIN’S PASS TRENDING: Bair’s Sports Grill
BEST LATE-NIGHT FOOD WINNER: TACO BELL RUNNER UP: INSOMNIA COOKIES TRENDING: Hurts Donut
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FOOD & DRINK BEST BBQ WINNER: WHOLE HOG CAFE RUNNER UP: CITY BUTCHER TRENDING: Smokin’ Bob’s
BEST ON-CAMPUS FOOD WINNER: PANDA EXPRESS RUNNER UP: CHICK-FIL-A TRENDING: Burrito Bowl
BEST HAPPY HOUR UNDER 21 WINNER: SONIC RUNNER UP: TACO BELL TRENDING: Steak ‘n Shake
BEST RESTAURANT WINNER: BAMBINOS CAFE RUNNER UP: BLACK SHEEP TRENDING: Aviary Cafe & Creperie
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SERVICES BEST MANI/PEDI WINNER: LUCKY NAILS
BEST BARBER SHOP WINNER: HUDSON HAWK RUNNER UP: WALNUT STREET BARBER SHOP TRENDING: Sport Clips
RUNNER UP: ACADEMY OF HAIR DESIGN TRENDING: Ruby Nail Spa
BEST HAIR SALON WINNER: STUDIO 417 SALON RUNNER UP: PAUL MITCHELL | THE SCHOOL TRENDING: Academy of Hair Design
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BEST TANNING SALON WINNER: SUN TAN CITY RUNNER UP: PALM BEACH TAN TRENDING: The Tan Company
BEST TATTOO SHOP WINNER: KALEIDOSCOPE RUNNER UP: HEARTS OF FIRE TRENDING: Next Generation Tattoo
BEST BODY PIERCING STUDIO WINNER: KALEIDOSCOPE RUNNER UP: NEXT GENERATION TATTOO TRENDING: Body Piercing by Qui Qui
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SERVICES BEST WIRELESS SERVICE WINNER: AT&T RUNNER UP: VERIZON TRENDING: Straight Talk
BEST PHONE REPAIR WINNER: WIRELESS TRENDZ RUNNER UP: SPRINGFIELD iPHONE REPAIR TRENDING: Simply Mac
SHOPPING BEST GROCERY STORE WINNER: HY-VEE RUNNER UP: PRICE CUTTER TRENDING: Ruby’s Market
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE WINNER: KUM & GO RUNNER UP: BEAR NECESSITIES TRENDING: Casey’s
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SHOPPING BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING WINNER: CHARLOTTE RUSSE RUNNER UP: FOREVER 21 TRENDING: Ross Dress for Less
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING WINNER: OLD NAVY RUNNER UP: DILLARD’S TRENDING: Kohl’s
BEST RESALE CLOTHING WINNER: URBAN CHEAPSKATE RUNNER UP: PLATO’S CLOSET
BEST SHOPPING SPREE SPOT WINNER: BATTLEFIELD MALL RUNNER UP: BRANSON LANDING TRENDING: Target
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SHOPPING BEST FLEA MARKET/THRIFT STORE WINNER: MIKE’S UNIQUE
BEST PLACE TO BUY FURNITURE WINNER: SPRINGFIELD FLEA MARKET RUNNER UP: QUEEN CITY FLEA MARKET TRENDING: Mike’s Unique
RUNNER UP: QUEEN CITY FLEA MARKET TRENDING: Red Racks
BEST ECLECTIC STORE WINNER: RENAISSANCE BOOKS & GIFTS RUNNER UP: KALEIDOSCOPE TRENDING: Stick It in Your Ear
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ENTERTAINMENT BEST MOVIE THEATRE WINNER: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE RUNNER UP: SPRINGFIELD 11/IMAX TRENDING: Regal College Station
BEST GAMING SPOT WINNER: 1984 ARCADE RUNNER UP: ANDY B’S TRENDING: Level 1 Arcade
BEST DANCE CLUB WINNER: CLUB RODEO RUNNER UP: Vintage Dancelounge TRENDING: Zan the Club
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ENTERTAINMENT BEST SPRINGFIELD ATTRACTION WINNER: BASS PRO SHOPS WONDERS OF WILDLIFE RUNNER UP: NATHANAEL GREENE PARK TRENDING: World’s Largest Fork
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ENTERTAINMENT BEST PLACE FOR LOCAL BANDS WINNER: CLASSIC ROCK COFFEE RUNNER UP: OUTLAND BALLROOM
BEST CONCERT VENUE WINNER: JQH ARENA RUNNER UP: JUANITA K. HAMMONS HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT WINNER: THE POTTER’S HOUSE RUNNER UP: PLASTER STUDENT UNION TRENDING: Sequiota Park
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SPORTS & RECREATION BEST SPOT TO WATCH BASEBALL WINNER: HAMMONS FIELD RUNNER UP: BUFFALO WILD WINGS TRENDING: Ebbets Field Pub
BEST SPOT TO WATCH FOOTBALL WINNER: BUFFALO WILD WINGS RUNNER UP: BAIR’S SPORTS GRILL TRENDING: Plaster Stadium
BEST GOLF COURSE WINNER: HORTON SMITH RUNNER UP: TWIN OAKS TRENDING: Getaway Golf
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SPORTS & RECREATION BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT
BEST OUTDOOR GEAR
WINNER: FOSTER RECREATION CENTER
WINNER: BASS PRO SHOPS
RUNNER UP: 10 FITNESS TRENDING: Planet Fitness
RUNNER UP: OZARK ADVENTURES TRENDING: Academy Sports
BEST SPORTS GEAR
WINNER: ACADEMY SPORTS RUNNER UP: BASS PRO SHOPS TRENDING: Play It Again Sports
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SPORTS & RECREATION BEST PARK
BEST BIKE SHOP
WINNER: NATHANAEL GREENE PARK
WINNER: A&B CYCLE
RUNNER UP: PHELPS GROVE PARK TRENDING: Springfield Conservation Nature Center
RUNNER UP: BICYCLE OUTLET TRENDING: Queen City Cycles
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SPORTS & RECREATION BEST MSU TEAM WINNER: MEN’S BASEBALL RUNNER UP: MEN’S SOCCER TRENDING: Women’s Soccer
BEST CLUB SPORT WINNER: ICE BEARS HOCKEY RUNNER UP: VOLLEYBALL TRENDING: Ultimate Frisbee
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STUDENT LIFE BEST PLACE TO SELL TEXTBOOKS BEST PLACE TO BUY TEXTBOOKS WINNER: STUDENT BOOK EXCHANGE RUNNER UP: MSU Bookstore TRENDING: Amazon
WINNER: TEXTBUCKS RUNNER UP: STUDENT BOOK EXCHANGE TRENDING: MSU Bookstore
BEST PLACE TO RENT TEXTBOOKS WINNER: STUDENT BOOK EXCHANGE RUNNER UP: Amazon TRENDING: TextBucks
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STUDENT LIFE BEST FRATERNITY WINNER: PI KAPPA PHI RUNNER UP: SIGMA CHI TRENDING: Theta Chi
BEST SORORITY WINNER: XI OMICRON IOTA RUNNER UP: ALPHA CHI OMEGA TRENDING: Delta Zeta
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STUDENT LIFE BEST CAMPUS STUDY SPOT WINNER: MEYER LIBRARY RUNNER UP: GLASS HALL STUDY LOUNGE TRENDING: Plaster Student Union
BEST CAMPUS SERVICE WINNER: COMPUTER SERVICES HELP DESK RUNNER UP: BEARLINE SHUTTLE TRENDING: Tapingo
BEST SCHOOL SUPPLIES WINNER: WALMART RUNNER UP: MSU BOOKSTORE TRENDING: Amazon
BEST MSU LOGO GEAR WINNER: MSU BOOKSTORE
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STUDENT LIFE BEST STUDENT ORGANIZATION WINNER: GAMMA SIGMA SIGMA RUNNER UP: STUDENT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL TRENDING: MSU Pride Marching Band
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUP WINNER: GAMMA SIGMA SIGMA RUNNER UP: BEAR SERVICE TEAM TRENDING: Bear Breaks
BEST STUDENT MINISTRY WINNER: CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRIES RUNNER UP: CHRISTIAN CAMPUS HOUSE TRENDING: Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP WINNER: CRU RUNNER UP: CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRIES TRENDING: The Vine
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STUDENT HOUSING BEST LANDLORD/ PROPERTY MANAGEMENT WINNER: TLC PROPERTIES RUNNER UP: BRENTWOOD MANAGEMENT TRENDING: Bryan Properties
BEST STUDENT HOUSING AMENITIES WINNER: BEACON SPRINGFIELD RUNNER UP: BEAR VILLAGE TRENDING: Aspen Heights
BEST OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING WINNER: BEAR VILLAGE RUNNER UP: BEACON SPRINGFIELD TRENDING: East Cherry Flats
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STUDENT HOUSING BEST PET-FRIENDLY HOUSING WINNER: ASPEN HEIGHTS RUNNER UP: EKO PARK APARTMENTS TRENDING: Kensington Park Apartments
BEST ON-CAMPUS HOUSING WINNER: BLAIR-SHANNON HOUSE RUNNER UP: FREUDENBERGER HOUSE TRENDING: Sunvilla
BEST STORAGE FACILITY WINNER: A-1 STORAGE RUNNER UP: HOME
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